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U.S. School & College Accreditation

What accreditation is, who does the accrediting, and how to confirm a school or program is the real thing. Across K-12, colleges, and individual fields, current as of 2026.

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K-12 School AccreditationCognia, Middle States, WASC, NAIS, Catholic & stateHigher-Ed InstitutionalThe former regionals, national/career & faith-related; USDE vs CHEAProgrammatic (by Field)58 fields: nursing, law, medicine, engineering & moreBeyond DegreesCertificates, certifications, continuing ed, international schools & moreInternational & CountryGlobal recognition, foreign-credential evaluation & agencies by countryPractical GuidesVerify a school, spot mills, transfer credits, aid & choosing
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